Young, Gifted, and Black

Author: Tiffany D. JacksonIllustrator: Reggie BrownDescription: It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she...

Author: Andrea BeatyIllustrator: David RobertsDescription: Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like...

Author: Britney Winn Lee Illustrator: Jacob Souva Description: Why can't people live on the moon? Can I be president when I grow up? What makes a person good? These are...

Author: Derrick Barnes Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Description: Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile...

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a...

Author: Lupita Nyong'o Illustrator: Vashti HarrisonSulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just...

Author: Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee Illustrator: Kadir Nelson Description: From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a...

Author: Cedella MarleyIllustrator: Vanessa Brantley-NewtonDescription: Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. It's...

Baby loves candy canes wrapped in bows. Baby loves jingle bells. Baby loves snow. . . . Celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Christmas. This board book,...

An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will...

An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations...

Poem by: Maya Angelou Paintings by: Jean-Michel Basquiat Edited by: Sara Jane Boyers Description: Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From...

Author/Illustrator: Jessica Love Description: While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues,...

Author: Grace Byers Illustrator: Keturah A. Bobo Description: We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Suggested Ages: 4-8.

Author: Matthew A. Cherry Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Description: Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy...

Author & Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Description: Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in...